Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.
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Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt. Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu
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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu
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Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu
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What’s so great about the Midwest? WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast isn’t afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We’re always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu.
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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below!The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction
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This Week in Illinois History provides a 90-second snapshot of an event significant to Illinois history. Join Host Clint Cargile as he covers big events while also exposing little-known pieces of Illinois history.
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The STEM Read podcast explores the connections between STEM and storytelling. Host Gillian King-Cargile dives into hot topics in K-12 education with an educator or STEM expert and then talks with an author whose books can ignite enthusiasm for reading and learning.We are no longer producing new episodes of the STEM Read Podcast, but our previously recorded episodes are still available. We hope you'll take a listen!
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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This segment features a poem by Paula Coulahan.By Yvonne Boose
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Perspective: What is going on with The Lord of the Rings?
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Frances Jaeger feels like Orcs have gotten hold of her trilogy.By Frances Jaeger
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An American history of motherhood, mentorship, & empowering women's leadership | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, the professor who penned “Modern Motherhood: An American History." We also talk about her work to empower women at every stage of their career.By Peter Medlin
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Sessions from Studio A - Rock and Roll Institute
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Join us for a special edition of Sessions from Studio A this week featuring students from Rockford's Rock and Roll Institute.By Spencer Tritt
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Deborah Booth has questions about the shooting at former President Trump's rally.By Deborah Booth
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This week’s featured poet is Veronica Noechel of Raleigh, North Carolina.By Yvonne Boose
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Technology takes a toll on Rosie Klepper.By Rosie Klepper
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Dan Kenney says important change doesn't start in your head.By Dan Kenney
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Need some good news? Rick Brooks has a suggestion.By Rick Brooks
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Sessions from Studio A - Kaleta & Super Yamba Band
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Kaleta & Super Yamba Band stop by Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens during their tour through the Midwest.By Spencer Tritt
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Perspective: The surprising benefits of crowds
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Hate crowds? Sure about that? Let's run it by Suzanne Degges-WhiteBy Suzanne Degges-White
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Perspective: On democracy -- and not caring too much
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Tom McBride contends that sometimes, caring too much can HURT democracy. Let him explain...By Tom McBride
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Perspective: The magic of everyday encounters
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Katie Andraski learns about her grocery clerk's big future.By Katie Andraski
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Perspective: Home is where you're comfortable enough
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Nia Springer Norris has been traveling a lot lately — and has a new appreciation for home.By Nia Springer-Norris
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Bob Evans looks at what it means to be an American — and how we can hold up our end of the bargain.By Bob Evans
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A guide to human geography | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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it’s time for a geography class. Well, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY -- which teaches the WHY of WHERE. My chat with a 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year Finalist.By Peter Medlin
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Sessions from Studio A - Better Late Than Never
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Better Late Than Never joins us to play new songs live in WNIJ's Studio A.By Spencer Tritt
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Perspective: Another sensible Midwestern solution
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Kyle White builds a zucchini bread bridge over our cultural divisions.By Kyle White
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Lonny Cain gives us his two cents on the value of a penny.By Lonny Cain
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When she moved "up north," Paula Garrett learned about the magical vegetable some call "pie plant."By Paula Garrett
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Perspective: If I knew you were coming, I'd have baked a cake
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Marnie O. Mamminga's family may miss the potato salad this year, but they've gained something more delicious.By Marnie O. Mamminga
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Poetically Yours - A different way of looking at second place
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This week’s poet is a member of Auburn high school’s LIT UP group, Safiyah Brooks.By Yvonne Boose
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Lou Ness has a new best friend — and her brain does, too.By Lou Ness
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Sessions from Studio A - Stefan Hillesheim
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We catch up with guitarist Stefan Hillesheim and hear new songs performed live in Studio A.By Spencer Tritt
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Poetically Yours Extended Podcast - 'Don't put the lotion and toothpaste next to each other'
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Rockford's Poet Laureate Jenna Goldsmith is our featured guest.By Yvonne Boose
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Lynnea Erickson Laskowski says it's not too late this month — and in life — to celebrate Pride.By Lynnea Erickson Laskowski
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Perspective: There's nostalgia...and then there's nostalgia
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Be careful of the past you're yearning for, says Francisco Solares-Larrave,By Francisco Solares-Larrave
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Andrew Nelson has thoughts about what's really patriotic for this Independence Day.By Andrew Nelson
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